The Office of the Provost is responsible for ensuring the integrity and quality of Western’s academic program and promotes Western’s values of Courage, Growth, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Stewardship in all offices and programs which support academics.
Additional Resources
Accreditation
Western Colorado University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Animal Research
Western Colorado University complies with subchapter A (section 2.31) of the Animal Welfare Act.
Human Research Committee
At Western Colorado University, doing business as Western Colorado University, research involving human subjects complies with federal policy pertaining to the protection of human subjects (45 CFR part 46, as amended).
Institutional Research
The Office of Institutional Research performs statistical and analytical studies that support the academic, co-curricular and administrative functions of the University…
Shared Governance
On the basis of our belief that the basic aim of Western Colorado University is to provide the best possible education for its students, and that the faculty should accept…
Cluster Cohort Hire: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
To further advance our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, Western Colorado University is excited to announce a DEI Cluster Hire for faculty across a wide range of academic areas.
Western's Commitment to Sustainability
Western fosters a deep commitment to sustainability and works to uphold this value through a variety of institutional initiatives.
Colorado Open Records Policy
In accordance with legislation regarding the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), Western has adopted a written policy outlining how CORA requests will be facilitated at Western.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Office of the Provost
Provost
Jessica Young, Ph.D.Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Administrative Assistant
Katie WaltersExecutive Assistant to the Vice President
Contact Information
Campus Location
Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall 322
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231